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Work on items attached or being attached to a building may not be done on Chol Hamoed even through a non-Jewish contractor. However, in a location where it is well known that such work in this locale is generally… Work on items attached or being attached to a building may not be done on Chol Hamoed even through a non-Jewish contractor. However, in a location where it is well known that such work in this locale is generally done with a contractor and the workers are hired by the contractor without the owner having any involvement (this is the situation normally nowadays in most places), then it is permitted, provided that this is the case here too that and the contractor is contracted and not paid by the hour, and the owner has no involvement- and they are…Show more
One should not make Kiddush on a plastic or disposable cup. Kiddush should be made on a real cup. If there is no other cup available, one may make Kiddush on a plastic cup. Sources: אג"מ או"ח ח"ג סי' ל"ט (ויש המחלקים שכוונתו היתה…
I also have a fear of giving birth and someone recommended a book to help can I read that book on Shabbos? Answer: These books may be read on Shabbos, as it is for medical purposes. The same… I also have a fear of giving birth and someone recommended a book to help can I read that book on Shabbos? Answer: These books may be read on Shabbos, as it is for medical purposes. The same applies to the book to aid in giving birth. As a general rule, however, it really depends on the nature of the books: If these books are psychological by nature then it has the Halacha of books of wisdom. They may be read on Shabbos, however a G-d-fearing person would be stringent. If they are more of a practical matter,…Show more
Lechatchila, one should not do Kiddush Levana on Shabbos or Yom Tov unless it is the final opportunity. Sources: רמ״א תכו, ב. מג״א שם ז. ושם דשבת חמיר…
In addition to sitting in the Sukkah during Sukkos, there is a Mitzvah to actually build the Sukkah (see references in Likkutei Sichos vol. 17 pg 188 Ha'arah 56). This is not fulfilled through merely learning the Halachos.… In addition to sitting in the Sukkah during Sukkos, there is a Mitzvah to actually build the Sukkah (see references in Likkutei Sichos vol. 17 pg 188 Ha'arah 56). This is not fulfilled through merely learning the Halachos. One must physically build it. Nevertheless, we do find in many places (see Likkutei Sichos vol. 7 Sicha of Pesach Seif 3) about Mitzvos, that one who learns their Halachos it is as if he fulfilled it to a certain degree (again, this is only to a certain spiritual level, but does not substitute in any way the actual…Show more
.כדאי Sources: אף שנהגו בער״ה, ובמט״א תקפא סמ״ט מהשל״ה מס׳ יומא…
If you or the sender did not intend to have it specifically arrive on Shabbos, then you do not need to wait at all. If the package was intended to arrive on Shabbos, one would need to wait after… If you or the sender did not intend to have it specifically arrive on Shabbos, then you do not need to wait at all. If the package was intended to arrive on Shabbos, one would need to wait after Shabbos בכדי שיעשו -the amount of time it would take to do Melacha on Shabbos to send it. Sources: שו״ע או״ח סי׳ תקטו סעיף ח. מ״ב ס״ק סו.…Show more
Later in the day cookies were put in, after the oven was previously heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, for about 5 minutes. Are the cookies allowed to be served in a Fleishig meal? Answer: The cookies may be eaten at…Later in the day cookies were put in, after the oven was previously heated to 350 degrees Fahrenheit, for about 5 minutes. Are the cookies allowed to be served in a Fleishig meal? Answer: The cookies may be eaten at the meal - even if Fleishigs was eaten beforehand. They shouldn't be eaten or mixed together with anything Fleishigs. Regarding the oven, if you want it to continue being Pareve for the future, see this link for details on how to Kasher it. Show more
One who did not hear Krias Hatorah should read that Parsha himself from a Chumash. This applies to both Shabbos (Shachris & Mincha) as well as to Monday & Thursday. Sources: כ"כ בקצוה"ש סי' כ"ה ס"י (ובשער הכולל פ"י סט"ו…
Question: If a husband must wear a hospital bracelet when his wife is in the hospital, is he permitted on Shabbos to walk outside with it on? If no, what can he do? Answer: According to many Poskim,… Question: If a husband must wear a hospital bracelet when his wife is in the hospital, is he permitted on Shabbos to walk outside with it on? If no, what can he do? Answer: According to many Poskim, one is not allowed to wear the bracelet outside since it is not something that someone usually wears and is not considered a Tachshit (Shemiras Shabbos Kehilchoso 40:32). One can use it to close the cuff of the shirt by opening the sleeve button, and sticking the sleeve under the bracelet so that it is now serving as an…Show more
If you put out the garbage before Yom Tov, one may rely on the position that it is OK. This is since they get paid for the job and not per hour, and this is common knowledge. Since you did…If you put out the garbage before Yom Tov, one may rely on the position that it is OK. This is since they get paid for the job and not per hour, and this is common knowledge. Since you did not ask for it to be done on Yom Tov, it is not considered Koveya Melachto L'shabbos. Sources: .וראה גם ערוה״ש רמד, ח. ראה בענין עד״ז ממש…Show more
If no Chatzitzah was found in the teeth, Bedieved the Tevila is valid. Note, one must not Davka floss. Any method of checking and cleaning the teeth is fine. Obviously from a practical point flossing is preferable. Sources: .ראה שו״ע יו״ד קצח, כד- כה ובנו״כ …
One is not allowed on Chol Hamoed to give something to a non Jew to be done on Chol Hamoed. However, if it was given on Chol Hamoed to the non Jew specifically to do after Yom Tov and he…One is not allowed on Chol Hamoed to give something to a non Jew to be done on Chol Hamoed. However, if it was given on Chol Hamoed to the non Jew specifically to do after Yom Tov and he chose to do it on Chol Hamoed, it is permitted to be used. The reason: Melachah performed by a non Jew on movable objects is more lenient than work done on real property and can be allowed. However, this is only if it was given to be done before Yom Tov without requesting that it to be done on Chol…Show more
The oven needs to be Kashered if you want it to be Pareve, (even if none of the Milchig cookies spilled or splattered). To Kasher the oven in this instance it is enough to heat it up on the highest…The oven needs to be Kashered if you want it to be Pareve, (even if none of the Milchig cookies spilled or splattered). To Kasher the oven in this instance it is enough to heat it up on the highest setting for about half hour. In addition, if possible, it is best not to use the oven for 24 hours. If you need to use the oven though before that than this step is not necessary. See below for a brief discussion on the topic. Sources: אע"פ שלא נשפך וכו' מ"מ צריך הכשר מצד הזיעה…Show more
Question: When squeezing a lemon on Shabbos, I know it has to be done directly into the food or drink but how can I avoid the seeds falling in as well? Answer: You are allowed to squeeze a… Question: When squeezing a lemon on Shabbos, I know it has to be done directly into the food or drink but how can I avoid the seeds falling in as well? Answer: You are allowed to squeeze a lemon into food if it enhances the food or gets absorbed in the food, but not into a drink. According to the Alter Rebbe in the Siddur, you have no way to take out the seeds. You have to eat the food and leave the seeds on the plate. If you wish to serve the food without seeds, remove the…Show more
.אם מעמידים הסכך מעל קרשים אלו כשר לכתחילה Sources: ברגים אלו הינם מעמיד למעמיד עיין שוע״ר סימן תרכט…
Question: I have a question of Maros and we live near a larger city that has a qualified Litvishe Rov there, is it okay to show the Shailah to him or do I need to overnight it to you?… Question: I have a question of Maros and we live near a larger city that has a qualified Litvishe Rov there, is it okay to show the Shailah to him or do I need to overnight it to you? Answer: Maros can be shown to any qualified Rov who knows Maros. If it is not a question of color but of Psak, it should be noted that the Alter Rebbe and the Tzemach Tzedek have unique rulings, specifically in matters of Niddah. Determining whether a particular color is acceptable or not isn’t something unique to Chabad Rabbonim, although…Show more
Shatnez only applies to linen mixed with wool from a sheep. Cashmere comes from a goat and is therefore not considered Shatnez when mixed with linen. Nonetheless, it is recommended that the sweater be checked for Shatnez for it… Shatnez only applies to linen mixed with wool from a sheep. Cashmere comes from a goat and is therefore not considered Shatnez when mixed with linen. Nonetheless, it is recommended that the sweater be checked for Shatnez for it is very common that sheep wool is substituted for cashmere wool due to the prohibitive price, as well as the fact that other threads & fibers are often mixed into garments - although not specified on the label. Sources: .יו"ד סי' רח"צ ס"א #1266…Show more
צריך להוריד המנעלים מיד. אם אינו יכול ללכת הביתה בלי מנעלים (מכיון שיורד גשם והדומה) יכול ללכת לבוש במנעלים - ויורידם מיד שיגיע לביתו. אם אפשר יחליף של ימין בשמאל .(בכ"ז אין חילוק בין לפני צאת הכוכבים לאח"כ (והיינו משקיעה…צריך להוריד המנעלים מיד. אם אינו יכול ללכת הביתה בלי מנעלים (מכיון שיורד גשם והדומה) יכול ללכת לבוש במנעלים - ויורידם מיד שיגיע לביתו. אם אפשר יחליף של ימין בשמאל .(בכ"ז אין חילוק בין לפני צאת הכוכבים לאח"כ (והיינו משקיעה הנראית שאז מתחיל זמן תוספת יוה"כ Sources: .'שו"ע אדה"ז סי' תרי"ד סע' ו' .גם בשאר עינויים…Show more
Question: The Alter Rebbe speaks of women and girls going to Mikvah before Yom Kippur. What is the accepted Lubavitcher Minhag regarding this? Is there a specific reason why some married women do not go to Mikveh on Erev… Question: The Alter Rebbe speaks of women and girls going to Mikvah before Yom Kippur. What is the accepted Lubavitcher Minhag regarding this? Is there a specific reason why some married women do not go to Mikveh on Erev Yom Kippur? Also, those women that do generally go, are there certain times that they shouldn't go (for e.g. when they're Nidah)? Answer: Regarding married women – some go and some don’t. It is a matter of custom, and not all communities have accepted this custom. See below for elaboration. The accepted Minhag is that unmarried girls do not…Show more
נחלקו הפוסקים אם הפסולים מחמת עבירה כשרים להתרת נדרים. וכמובן, שבמקום שאי אפשר באופן אחר, ועושים כן מחמת המנהג ולא בכדי לעבור על נדרו ח״ו, אפשר להקל בלית ברירה. Sources: הובאו הדעות בס׳ כל נדרי פי״ד. ראה לאיסור -…
You may save the money for yourself, provided it is legal. See here for a brief discussion on the topic: https://asktherav.com/article-475-may-i-take-advantage-of-a-deal-if-the-price-is-obviously-a-mistake/ Sources: ראה שו"ע אדה"ז הלכות מציאה ופקדון סעיף לח. ומה…
Question: If I am in a place where there is no Sukkah for a long time until I get to a place with one, can I drink or have a snack so that I am not starving or thirsty?… Question: If I am in a place where there is no Sukkah for a long time until I get to a place with one, can I drink or have a snack so that I am not starving or thirsty? Answer: The Halachah is that one may eat or drink non Mezonos or Hamotzi foods, especially drinks outside the Sukkah, unless one affixed a meal on wine or other drinks on which it is normal to affix a meal on, where a Sukkah is then required. Many Rishonim are stringent that even other foods require a Sukkah, such as…Show more
The Sukkah needs to be directly under the sky without anything intervening between it. Trees may not hang over the Schach of the Sukkah regardless of its height. The בכורי יעקב, however, writes that if the trees were only… The Sukkah needs to be directly under the sky without anything intervening between it. Trees may not hang over the Schach of the Sukkah regardless of its height. The בכורי יעקב, however, writes that if the trees were only on the side of the Sukkah even though their height towers and shades off the whole area it is still kosher since they are not hanging directly over the Sukkah. If the tree is only hanging over a very small part of the edge of the Sukkah, at times one may still eat in the Sukkah. The following conditions need…Show more
One may not schedule work to be done for them on Shabbos. However, one may schedule certain activities for Chol Hamoed. Picking up garbage is an activity which is Tzorech Hamoed and therefore permitted. See these 3 links for… One may not schedule work to be done for them on Shabbos. However, one may schedule certain activities for Chol Hamoed. Picking up garbage is an activity which is Tzorech Hamoed and therefore permitted. See these 3 links for more information on this topic: Halacha2go #146: Work Given to a Kablan over Shabbos Halacha2go #557: Kablanus on Shabbos מ"מ Halacha #757: May I profit from work done for me on Shabbos? מ"מ Sources: .לענין חוה״מ - ראה כאן .ובמלאכת תלוש - ראה…Show more
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